Pitching a tent is a basic outdoor skill. Begin by finding a
level tent site. Remove all stones, sticks, and anything else that could
damage the bottom of the tent, but do not disturb the pine needles or grasses.

Next spread out the "ground cloth." A ground cloth is
usually a heavy-duty plastic sheet or tarp that protects the
floor of the tent from dirt and sharp objects. Unfold the tent on top of the
ground cloth. Pull out the corners of the floor and stake them to the ground.

Assemble the poles, making sure that there are no broken ones that will
damage the tent, and put them in place.

Stake out any guy lines that stretch the tent into shape. Tie each line
through a tent grommet with a bowline.

The tent is finished by placing the rain fly over the tent and staking it
down.

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